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Collections Specialist

Pasadena, CA
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Temporary / Contract
20 - 22 USD / Hourly
Collections Specialist opportunity in a mid-sized services company. As a Collections Specialist, you will perform customer and/or commercial collections and resolve customer account issues. In this Collections Specialist position, you will report to the Collections Manager. This company offers a great work environment! Please email your resume and call 626.463.2030 for immediate consideration. Collections Outreach:· Contact customers with overdue payments through various channels such as phone calls, emails, and letters.· Implement effective collection strategies to recover outstanding balances.Negotiation and Resolution:· Negotiate payment arrangements and terms with customers who are experiencing financial difficulties.· Resolve disputes and address customer inquiries related to overdue payments.Payment Reconciliation:· Reconcile customer payments with outstanding balances.· Ensure accuracy in recording and tracking payments received.Documentation and Record Keeping:· Maintain detailed and organized records of customer interactions, payment arrangements, and collection activities.· Document any agreements made with customers regarding payment plans.Reporting and Analysis:· Generate and analyze reports on accounts receivable aging and collection performance.· Provide insights into trends, challenges, and potential areas for improvement.Credit Risk Assessment:· Assess the creditworthiness of customers and recommend appropriate credit limits.
2026-10-05T00:00:00Z

Collections Specialist

Santa Fe Springs, CA
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 28 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Business to Business Collections Specialist to support accounts receivable efforts for a wholesale distribution organization in Santa Fe Springs, California. This position is ideal for someone with strong commercial collections experience who can balance persistence with professionalism while helping maintain healthy customer accounts. The role focuses on following up on open balances, researching payment issues, and partnering with customers and internal teams to improve collection results. Responsibilities:• Review a portfolio of customer accounts each day to track aging balances and prioritize collection activity.• Reach out to customers regarding past-due invoices and drive prompt payment through consistent, thorough follow-up.• Research account history, billing records, and prior transactions to determine the cause of outstanding balances.• Address invoice disputes and payment concerns by coordinating with the appropriate internal stakeholders and customers.• Investigate and help resolve credit-related issues that may affect collection timelines or account standing.• Maintain accurate notes, payment updates, and status changes within account records and related databases.• Prepare regular reports that summarize collection efforts, account trends, and progress against assigned goals.• Support cash collection objectives by managing workload effectively and escalating higher-risk accounts when needed.
2026-10-16T00:00:00Z

Collections Specialist

San Marcos, CA
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Temporary / Contract
27 - 33 USD / Hourly
Strong collections isn't about making calls all day. It's about getting results.A growing North County distribution company is seeking a Collections Specialist to manage a portfolio of commercial customer accounts and help improve cash flow while maintaining positive business relationships. This position is ideal for someone who is comfortable discussing outstanding balances, investigating payment delays, and working with customers to find practical solutions. You'll partner with accounts receivable, sales, and customer service to resolve disputes and prevent small billing issues from turning into long-overdue accounts. The company is looking for someone who can balance persistence with professionalism. You'll have ownership of your assigned accounts, visibility into aging trends, and the opportunity to help improve collection procedures.What you'll be responsible for:<ul><li>Manage a portfolio of business-to-business customer accounts.</li><li>Review aging reports and prioritize past-due invoices for follow-up.</li><li>Contact customers by phone and email regarding outstanding balances.</li><li>Secure payment commitments and follow up to ensure agreed-upon payments are received.</li><li>Research short payments, unapplied cash, billing disputes, and account discrepancies.</li><li>Coordinate with billing and AR teams to resolve invoice issues.</li><li>Partner with sales and customer service when account disputes require additional support.</li><li>Document collection activity, customer conversations, and payment arrangements.</li><li>Escalate seriously delinquent or high-risk accounts according to company procedures.</li><li>Assist with credit holds and account reviews when appropriate.</li><li>Prepare aging summaries and collection status reports for management.</li><li>Identify recurring payment delays and recommend ways to improve collection performance.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Credit Specialist

Brea, CA
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Temporary to Hire
26 - 27 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Credit Specialist to join an electronic components manufacturing organization in Brea, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced finance environment and can confidently manage account reconciliations, payment issues, and deduction research. The person in this role will help maintain accurate customer account balances, support healthy cash flow, and collaborate with internal partners to resolve billing-related concerns. Responsibilities:• Reconcile assigned customer accounts by reviewing chargebacks, short payments, and other account discrepancies to ensure records remain accurate.• Investigate overdue invoices and follow up with customers to secure payment or determine the cause of delayed remittance.• Analyze customer deductions, validate supporting documentation, and work toward timely resolution of disputed items.• Review account standing and release orders for shipment when credit conditions and payment status support approval.• Prepare recurring updates for leadership that highlight collection activity, aging trends, cash expectations, and past-due balances.• Partner with teams across sales, sales support, and accounting to address billing questions and resolve account-related issues efficiently.• Provide guidance to colleagues within the credit function when training support is needed or assigned by management.• Offer backup assistance for select supervisory tasks when department leadership is unavailable.• Contribute to additional credit and collections activities as needed to support departmental priorities and service levels.
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Medical Insurance Collections Specialist

Los Angeles, CA
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Temporary to Hire
25.01 - 33.91 USD / Hourly
A Hospital in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Medical Insurance Collections Specialist to join its revenue cycle team. The Medical Insurance Collections Specialist role will focus on insurance follow-up and collections for HMO and PPO payers, with an emphasis on resolving outstanding balances, researching claim issues, and securing timely reimbursement. The ideal candidate for the Medical Insurance Collections Specialist role will also have experience working with UB04 claims in a hospital setting. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform insurance collections follow-up on outstanding hospital claims with a focus on HMO and PPO payers. </li><li>Contact insurance companies and payers to obtain claim status, secure payment, and resolve unpaid or underpaid accounts. </li><li>Review and work hospital UB04 claims to ensure accurate billing and proper reimbursement..</li><li>Investigate and resolve claim denials, rejections, underpayments, and payment delays. </li><li>Submit corrected claims, supporting documentation, and appeals as needed to facilitate payment resolution. </li><li>Follow up on aged accounts receivable and maintain productivity in line with departmental goals. </li><li>Document all collection activity, account updates, and payer communications in the billing system.</li><li>Collaborate with billing, coding, and patient financial services teams to resolve claim discrepancies and improve reimbursement outcomes. </li><li>Monitor payer trends and escalate recurring issues impacting collections. </li></ul> Qualifications:<ul><li>3+ years of experience in medical insurance collections, insurance follow-up, or healthcare accounts receivable..</li><li>Hospital billing or collections experience required. </li><li>Strong knowledge of HMO and PPO insurance plans, payer guidelines, and reimbursement processes. </li><li>Experience working with UB04 claims required. </li><li>Familiarity with denial management, appeals, and claim resolution processes</li><li>Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage a high-volume workload..</li><li>Excellent communication and problem-solving skills..</li><li>Proficiency with hospital billing systems and electronic medical records preferred.</li></ul>
2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

Billing Specialist

Vista, CA
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Temporary / Contract
28 - 33 USD / Hourly
Every invoice tells a story. Make sure the numbers add up.A well-established North County construction and engineering services organization is seeking a Billing Specialist to support project invoicing, contract documentation, and accounts receivable operations. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers but also wants to understand the details behind each transaction.Unlike a high-volume invoice-entry position, this role involves reviewing project information, confirming billing terms, investigating discrepancies, and coordinating with project managers and accounting to ensure invoices are accurate before they reach clients. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with deadlines, detailed documentation, and multiple projects at different stages. Experience with construction billing, service contracts, or project-based invoicing will be especially valuable. What you'll be doing:<ul><li>Prepare and issue customer invoices based on contracts, approved work, and project documentation.</li><li>Review billing schedules, purchase orders, change orders, and supporting records.</li><li>Verify rates, quantities, milestones, and other invoice details before submission.</li><li>Coordinate with project managers to obtain approvals and missing documentation.</li><li>Maintain billing schedules and track upcoming invoice deadlines.</li><li>Research billing discrepancies, credits, rebills, and customer questions.</li><li>Submit invoices through customer portals and monitor submission status.</li><li>Track outstanding invoices and partner with collections on overdue balances.</li><li>Maintain accurate customer accounts and billing records.</li><li>Assist with monthly accounts receivable reporting and reconciliations.</li><li>Support month-end close by ensuring invoices are recorded in the correct period.</li><li>Help improve billing procedures and documentation workflows.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

Billing Specialist

Carlsbad, CA
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Temporary / Contract
24 - 30 USD / Hourly
A growing healthcare organization in North County is looking for a detail-driven Medical Billing Specialist to support claims processing, insurance follow-up, payment posting, and account resolution. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys investigative work, understands the importance of accurate documentation, and wants to play a meaningful role in the revenue cycle. The organization needs someone who can look beyond a rejected claim, determine what went wrong, and take the appropriate steps to get it corrected. You'll collaborate with internal billing staff, insurance representatives, and other departments to reduce outstanding balances and keep accounts moving toward resolution.Candidates with medical billing, insurance claims, or revenue cycle experience will be especially well suited for this role.Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Prepare and submit medical claims to insurance companies and other payers.</li><li>Review claim information for completeness, accuracy, and proper supporting documentation.</li><li>Investigate rejected or denied claims and correct errors before resubmission.</li><li>Follow up with insurance carriers regarding unpaid claims and outstanding balances.</li><li>Post insurance payments, patient payments, adjustments, and contractual write-offs.</li><li>Research underpayments and discrepancies between expected and actual reimbursement.</li><li>Verify insurance information and assist with eligibility questions as needed.</li><li>Maintain accurate account notes and billing records.</li><li>Respond to billing inquiries from patients, payers, and internal departments.</li><li>Track aging claims and prioritize accounts requiring additional follow-up.</li><li>Assist with monthly AR reports and revenue cycle tracking.</li><li>Protect confidential patient information and follow applicable privacy requirements.</li></ul>
2026-10-12T00:00:00Z

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